Star Trek: Tactical Assault

Star Trek: Tactical Assault
Developer(s)Quicksilver Software
Publisher(s)Bethesda Softworks
Producer(s)Cory Nelson
Programmer(s)Otmar Schlunk
Artist(s)Rantz A. Hoseley
Composer(s)Jason Graves
SeriesStar Trek
Platform(s)Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable
ReleaseNintendo DS
  • NA: October 26, 2006[1]
  • EU: December 22, 2006
  • AU: 2006
PlayStation Portable
  • NA: November 14, 2006[2]
  • EU: December 1, 2006
  • AU: December 7, 2006
Genre(s)Real-time tactics
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Star Trek: Tactical Assault is a Star Trek video game for the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable that was developed by Quicksilver Software, also the creators of Star Trek: Starfleet Command. The game is published by Bethesda Softworks, which published several other Star Trek games around that time. This would be the first game on a Nintendo platform to be published by Bethesda since the NES version of Home Alone in 1991.

Gameplay

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Single-player

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There are two playable campaigns, each covering a range of missions. The Starfleet campaign is set in 2284 and predates the events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The player follows the adventures of Lieutenant Commander Reynolds, completing missions and working up to better ships, from a small frigate to a Constitution-class starship and beyond. The Klingon campaign is set after the Khitomer Massacre of 2346.

In the single-player game, the Constitution- and Miranda-class Federation ships are playable, as well as the Klingon D7 and Bird of Prey. There is also a new Starfleet ship, designated as a dreadnought, with three nacelles and a body style similar to the Miranda class.

In campaign mode, strategy is used on battle, dialogs, and decisions. Depending your actions, you'll be awarded with a bronze, silver, or gold medal and 1, 2, or 3 upgrade points, respectively.

Multiplayer

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Both handheld versions offer head-to-head battles between two players. There are roughly twenty playable ships from among five factions: Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Gorn, and Orion. The Nintendo DS version requires both players to own a copy of the game to compete in its multiplayer mode, which does not utilize online connectivity of any kind.

Development

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The game was announced in January 2006 when Bethesda acquired the rights to the Star Trek series of video games.[3]

Reception

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The game received "mixed" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[18][19]

References

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  1. ^ "STAR TREK: Tactical Assault™ for Nintendo DS™ Ships to Retail Stores". GamesIndustry.biz. 2006-10-26. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  2. ^ "Ubi signs Star Trek games". Eurogamer.net. 2006-10-25. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  3. ^ "Bethesda Softworks Obtains Star Trek License And Announces Two Games". bethsoft.com. January 24, 2006. Archived from the original on March 24, 2006. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
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  5. ^ VanOrd, Kevin (November 10, 2006). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault Review (DS)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  6. ^ VanOrd, Kevin (November 28, 2006). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault Review (PSP)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  7. ^ Stratton, Bryan (December 4, 2006). "GameSpy: Star Trek: Tactical Assault (NDS)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  8. ^ Stratton, Bryan (December 4, 2006). "GameSpy: Star Trek: Tactical Assault (PSP)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  9. ^ Castro, Juan (November 21, 2006). "Star Trek Tactical Assault Review (NDS)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  10. ^ Castro, Juan (November 21, 2006). "Star Trek Tactical Assault Review (PSP)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  11. ^ "Review: Star Trek: Tactical Assault". NGamer. Future plc. February 2007. p. 82.
  12. ^ Aaron, Sean (May 25, 2010). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault Review". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  13. ^ "Star Trek: Tactical Assault". Nintendo Power. Vol. 210. Nintendo of America. December 2006. p. 110.
  14. ^ Metts, Jonathan (November 24, 2006). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  15. ^ "Review: Star Trek: Tactical Assault". PSM. Future US. February 2007. p. 88.
  16. ^ D'Aprile, Jason (November 27, 2006). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault (PSP)". X-Play. G4 Media. Archived from the original on February 21, 2007. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  17. ^ Redkey, David (January 4, 2007). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault (DS) Review". 411Mania. Archived from the original on March 19, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  18. ^ a b "Star Trek: Tactical Assault for DS Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  19. ^ a b "Star Trek: Tactical Assault for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
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